Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Thailand's Minister of Digital Economy and Society, announced in a statement on Monday that he is prepared to bring the matter to criminal court by the end of the month, advocating for the shutdown of Facebook in Thailand.
A Thai government minister is issuing a threat to potentially close down Facebook within the country, asserting that the social media platform's efforts to vet its displayed advertisements are insufficient, exposing users to fraudulent schemes.
Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Thailand's Minister of Digital Economy and Society, declared in a statement on Monday his intention to pursue legal action by the end of the month, advocating for the cessation of Facebook's operations in Thailand.
He stated that Thai authorities have already urged Meta, Facebook's parent company, to remove deceitful advertisements, resulting in the blocking of over 5,000 such ads. However, the issue persists.
He noted that Facebook frequently hosts ads and fake profiles that claim to represent reputable financial and investment advisors, promising substantial profits and ultimately ensnaring individuals in scams that lead to financial losses.
Contacted via phone on Tuesday, Meta in Thailand requested that inquiries be directed to its press department through email. However, there was no immediate response from the press department regarding comments on the allegations made by the minister.
The timeline for the court's potential ruling, should the ministry file the case, remains uncertain.
Facebook enjoys substantial popularity in Thailand, boasting over 50 million user accounts in a country with a population of 66 million.
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